Rhode Island § 16-29-10 - Americanization Schools
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 16-29-10 — Americanization Schools, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-29-10. Americanization Schools
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-29-10
§ 16-29-10. Enforcement of attendance requirement.
The truant officer or truant officers appointed by the school committee in compliance with the provisions of § 16-19-3 shall, under the direction of the school committee, inquire into all cases of irregular attendance or of failure or neglect to attend upon instruction in compliance with the requirements of this chapter, and shall be authorized to make complaints in case of violation of the compulsory attendance provisions of this chapter, and to serve legal processes issued in pursuance of this chapter; provided, that no truant officer complaining under the provisions of this chapter shall be required to give surety for costs, and no officer shall become liable for any costs that may accrue on the complaint.
History of Section.
P.L. 1919, ch. 1802, § 7; P.L. 1920, ch. 1903, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 80, § 7; G.L. 1938,
ch. 196, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 16-29-10.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 16-29-10
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 16-29-10 cover?
Section 16-29-10 ("Americanization Schools") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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